**Donnie Wahlberg’s Harrowing Private Jet Incident: A Message of Gratitude from Jenny McCarthy**
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Jenny McCarthy has expressed her relief and gratitude after a frightening incident involving her husband, Donnie Wahlberg. The actor and singer was on a private jet that skidded off the runway during takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on 18 October. Thankfully, Wahlberg managed to confirm his safety shortly after the unsettling event.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, McCarthy expressed her thankfulness, declaring, “God is so good!” alongside a series of prayer emojis. Her husband later shared details of the ordeal, explaining that as the aircraft attempted to take off, it failed to ascend and ultimately ran out of runway.
Wahlberg, best known for his roles in “Blue Bloods” and as a member of New Kids on the Block, recounted the harrowing experience in a video on Instagram. He noted, “We were taking off and didn’t get up in the air and ran out of runway,” crediting the pilots with saving their lives. “God covered us,” he added, highlighting how they had just finished a prayer when he realised they were not going to ascend as planned.
The situation escalated when the private jet skidded off the runway into a fence, but fortunately, Wahlberg stated that they avoided collision with any “heavy” airport vehicles or equipment. In the video message, he reassured his followers, saying, “We’re safe and thankful, and all is well.”
Wahlberg later reflected on the incident in a more personal manner, revealing that he had initially shared the video with family and close friends before deciding to extend the message to a wider audience. “It was me and my team/friends onboard the aircraft. It was a rather intense few moments,” he wrote. He expressed his profound gratitude to both God and the pilots for their exceptional skill in averting what could have been a serious disaster. “The airplane did take some lumps,” he admitted, “but we did not.”
In a show of appreciation, the actor also reached out to the emergency responders who tended to the situation on the ground in Las Vegas. “Thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in Las Vegas! You all were absolutely wonderful,” he conveyed.
Following the incident, Wahlberg took to his Instagram Stories, posting a photo of himself alongside three pilots. They were captured in a moment of prayer, which Wahlberg captioned with words of thanks to the divine. “Heavenly father, thank you. Thank you for today. Thank you for another opportunity to glorify your name and your kingdom,” he wrote, acknowledging the pilots and their steadiness during a moment of chaos.
The couple’s relationship has flourished since they first met in 2012, when they began dating the following year. Thereafter, they got engaged and married in 2014, with their wedding ceremony featured on their reality show, “Donnie Loves Jenny.”
In a recent development, McCarthy revealed that she and Wahlberg are planning to relocate to Las Vegas, having put their long-time Chicago home on the market. This move marks a new chapter for the couple as they settle into life in Nevada.
The events of the jet incident have undoubtedly intensified their bond and appreciation for each other, underscoring the importance of safety and gratitude in their lives. As they continue to support one another, McCarthy’s heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the power of love and faith in challenging times.